Climate Changes

May 2024 brought significant shifts in global climate patterns, with notable temperature and precipitation anomalies observed across different regions. These deviations provide critical insights into the evolving climate systems, offering a glimpse into the potential impacts of larger phenomena like La Niña and extreme weather events. In this blog, we’ll explore the key highlights from May 2024, including cooler Pacific conditions, unusually warm temperatures in the tropical Atlantic, and devastating weather events in regions ranging from Afghanistan to the United States.

‍The ECMWF (European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts) is an international center for medium-range weather forecasting. Founded in 1975 and located in Reading, UK, the ECMWF is an independent organization supported by several European member states.

After wreaking havoc on Puerto Rico, Hurricane Ernesto gained strength as it moved across the western Atlantic Ocean toward Bermuda. The Category 2 hurricane was set to pass near or over the island on August 17, 2024, bringing massive waves to the U.S. and Canadian Atlantic coasts.

Understanding Climate Change Climate change refers to significant, long-lasting changes in global and regional climates. These changes can manifest in variations in temperature, precipitation patterns, wind behaviors, and other climatic factors. The causes of climate change can be both natural and human-induced.